Current Shows:

FALL 2026 Auditions & Callbacks

Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical!  CYT LITE!
Disney's Frozen  CYT Mainstage
All programming:  Cornerstone (next to Costco) Livermore
Performances: The Bankhead Theater, Livermore

THREE STEPS:
  1. Register for a CYT Tri-Valley FALL Class
  2. Choose an Audition Time Slot - space is limited
    • When you register for class OR through your CYT family account, if space is available. 
  3. Complete an Actor Audition Form.  [Available HERE soon.]  
AUDITIONS:  August 12-14 by sign up; times vary. 
Audiences welcome! Invite friends!
DO NOT perform material from this season's 6 shows.
  • REQUIRED:   
    • A MONOLOGUE no longer than 30 seconds
      • Any published play, musical, movie, book
    • A SONG no longer than 1 minute
      • We prefer musicals to see your character choices
      • Upload a backing track to your Audition Form
        • Add start and stop times
        • Tracks are stopped at 1 minute
    • The CHOREOGRAPHY dance - [Available HERE soon]
      • Performed on stage with other actors - TWICE! 
Can't attend auditions? Send a video audition to kw@cyttrivalley.org NO LATER than 7pm Aug. 13.
Video callbacks are not available. 

CALLBACKS:  August 15; 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • By invitation of the Artistic Team; Closed to the public.
  • Details announced late 8/14 via email.
  • Times & dismissals vary. Provide a pick-up phone number
  • Callback Resources [Available HERE soon]: 
CASTING:  
  • Cast List is emailed to all actors no later than Aug. 17 at 7pm; our goal is Aug. 16 before 8pm. It is posted to the CYT website August 18
  • Actors who are cast may NOT change their appearance (hair cuts/color, piercings, etc) without permission of the Show's Director

Commitment

Rehearsals:  August 21/22 through (Wimpy Kid) Oct. 3 or (Frozen) Oct. 31
Actors are called for times within the rehearsal period. Every rehearsal has an 'All-Company Break.'
  • Fridays 4:30-8:30pm
  • Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm
Mandatory Parent Expectations:  Together we do great things!
One parent per actor:
  1. Is assigned to faithfully serve a production committee (i.e.Costumes, Makeup/Hair, Props, Sets, Tech)
  2. Must attend the TWO parent meetings (Aug 22 & date specific to actor's casting)
  3. Must work BOTH Load In & Load Out for their actor's show.
  4. Thank you in advance for meeting these requirments. If a family doesn't complete their parent responsibilities, future student casting will be limited.
CONFLICTS:  Students must submit ALL known conflicts prior to auditioning
  • Commit to the show; keep absences to a minimum
  • All conflicts are considered during casting.
  • ALL decisions are at the discretion of the Artistic Team.  
  • Unlisted absences from CLASSES OR REHEARSAL may result in the actor's reduction or removal from a dance, a scene, a role, or the production. This is not a punishment; it reflects the importance we place on classes and casting.  
  • NO ABSENCES PERMITTED during Dress/Tech rehearsals, and Performances.
FALL NO CONFLICT dates:

   Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
  • Fri/Sat. October 2 & 3  Dress Rehearsals @ Cornerstone
  • Mon. Oct. 5, 4-9pm:  Load In and Tech Night @ The Bankhead
  • Tues/Wed. Oct 6, 7:  4 performances @ The Bankhead
   Frozen
  • Fri/Sat. Oct. 30-31: Final Rehearsals @ Cornerstone (before Halloween!)
  • Mon. Nov. 2-6 @ 4pm-9pm:  Tech Week @ The Bankhead
  • Nov. 7-8 AND Nov 13-15:  6 performances @ The Bankhead
PRODUCTION FEE* --   CYT LITE! = $350; CYT Mainstage = $395; Orchestra = $325
  • Includes Show shirt, Cast photo, Strike party for participant
  • Mainstage families (Frozen only) may split into two payments. Not available for LITE! shows.
  • Actors who don't pay their fee/installment may not attend rehearsal and casting changes may be made.
*Production Fee Scholarships are available!  For the first time, CYT Tri-Valley is offering need-based scholarships for production fees. We highly recommend turning in your application well in advance of your audition day to know if a scholarship will be granted if you are cast.  Scholarship Application

School Days

Bring your students to see their favorite characters come to life on stage!  CYT LITE! brings beloved literary characters to the Bankhead stage in quality productions by performers ages 8-18.

For more information or to book your field trip, contact kristin@cyttrivalley.org or visit our School Days page.

Inquiring about Scholarships?

CYT is pleased to offer financial assistance to families who would not otherwise be able to participate in our programs.
For the first time in our history - and thanks to a generous grant from Pleasanton North Rotary Foundation - CYT Tri-Valley is pleased to offer limited financial aid for Production Fees in the 2026-2027 season!
We highly recommend that you submit your application at leasst two weeks before the first class and/or auditions to confirm what scholarship amount we are able to provide your student(s) prior to registration/auditioning.  
Thanks to our community partners, Pleasanton North Rotary Foundation! and for the thoughtful support and planning of our Board of Directors
Scholarship Application

What a wonderful first show experience for Paige!...I'm sure this will be the first of many.

Laura P., CYT Tri-Valley parent